1. Collectible coins have historically protected wealth, for instance, as strong inflation fighters, especially in countries where paper currency is weak. Any time paper currency is in a downward cycle, rare coins can preserve wealth similar to how an investment in gold bullion functions.

2. Further to the 'stored value' Benefit mentioned here, there is scope for wealth growth with time. In a similar manner to other hard assets, for example: sterling silver antiques; sporting memorabilia; vintage guitars and amplifiers; classic and vintage cars; military and railroad historic artifacts; travel souvenirs; action figures; model trains, and other collectibles, the value of rare US coins rises with time.

3. Rare coins are an easy to liquidate asset. There is an active market for coin trading. This amounts to two benefits. Rare coins are easy to buy and conversely simple to trade. This can be achieved through traditional coin dealers or in a more self directed manner using the internet, for instance eBay.

4. Coins are ideal for smaller investors or hobby collectors. Why? A collector or investor can buy coins in smaller quantities when cash resources are available.

5. Other advantages include the enjoyment a investor experiences with ownership of rare or collectible, like other types of art work. Rare coins are also a very private form of investment, and not subject to government scrutiny more common with other types of investment classes.

6. Collectible coins are easy to store and are virtually indestructible. These kind of assets are insurable. Collectible coins represent truly portable wealth which can be moved from place to place very quickly and easily.